It takes Allura by surprise to see the enemy stop so suddenly. Her own experience with death magic has been incredibly limited, and none of the other controlling magics seem to be so directly and immediately effective — which might speak to the nature of the unliving, or the nature of death magic.

Her last attack continues on its trajectory, snapping part of the arm off. But she hesitates, looking to Naomi.

"We should get moving." Then, on second thought: "Will it stay like that? It's going to be trouble if it follows after us."

And if she needs to finish it off, she has an idea that will work quicker than whipping it.